4 Videos,
BHU MA Courses & Fees 2025: Dates, Cutoff (Out), Curriculum, Seats
- Public/Government University
- Estd. 1916
BHU MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025
Banaras Hindu University offers MA programme across various specialisations at the PG level. The duration of MA programme is two years. Minimum eligibility criteria for specialisation of MA are mentioned below:
|
MA |
|
|---|---|
|
Specialisation |
Eligibility Criteria |
|
- Russian - Arabic - German |
A pass in BA (Hons)/ BA (10+2+3 pattern) with a PG Diploma/ Advanced Diploma in the concerned subject with a minimum aggregate of 50% in both BA and Diploma |
|
- English - Bengali - Hindi |
- A pass in BA (Hons)/ BA (10+2+3 pattern) with a minimum aggregate of 50% in all subjects studied at BA level, except for those where only passing marks are required - Candidates seeking admission must have completed their Honors degree in the relevant subject |
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
BHU cutoff 2025 was released for multiple specialisations. Based on the last round cutoff, the closing ranks varied between 1489 and 14447 for the General AI quota. So, if you belong to the General category, you must target a JEE Advanced cutoff rank of up to 14447 or below to secure a seat at IIT BHU for BTech admission. For top branches like CSE and Mathematics and Computing, the maximum required cutoff ranks for admission were 1489 and 1924 in the last round.
Note: Cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and specialisations and categories.
BHU placements are good. The highest and average packages secured by MBA students in 2025 were INR 19.8 LPA and INR 10.1 LPA, respectively. Median salary stood at INR 9.2 LPA. The university has not yet released the placement data 2026 for other courses. During the placement drive 2025, a total of 177 placement drives were held, and more than 950 students were placed.
BHU has a dediacted placement cell which invites prominent companies for the placement drives. During the Banaras Hindu University 2025 placement drive, more than 65 companies participated. Some of the eminent recruiters during the 2025 placements included Cognizant, Genpact, Adani Wilmar, IBM, Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, KPMG, etc.
The score required to take admission at BHU depends on the category you belong to and the course chosen. For the General AI category, the round 3 cutoff ranged from 6 to 260 for different PG-level programmes as per the CUET PG cutoff 2026. So, yes, General AI category students can get admission to this institute with a score of 20.
If you belong to the OBC AI category, the minimum score required was 13 in the fourth round. For this category, the cutoff varied from 13 to 242. For more information, click here.
BHU M.A.Popular courses
4.52 years3.72 years4.22 years4.12 yearsCommonly asked questions On All Courses
BHU has become more vibrant and inclusive since the time co-education was introduced in its Faculty of Social Science and Faculty of Arts. While the IIT-BHU still has a more conservative culture, BHU offers its students more freedom and facilities.
Students are free to eat at any mess of their hostel. The cost of a general diet is INR 40 - 45 per day. The cost of a special diet (served twice a week) is INR 50 - 90 per day. Students with friends at IIT have access to higher quality food.
BHU is the largest residential university in Asia, with over 70 hostels. Students ranked under 300 - 400 are easily inducted into hostels.
Yes, you can get into BHU with a score of 50 if you belong to the General AI category. The BHU cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for different PG-level courses based on the CUET PG entrance exam.
For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 11 to 250. Students can see the table below to know which courses can be availed with a score of 50.
| Course | BHU cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| Acharya in Vyakarana | 11 |
| Acharya in Yajurveda (Shukla) | 34 |
| Acharya in Sankhyayoga | 35 |
| M.A. in Pali | 45 |
| M.A. in Bengali | 46 |
| Acharya in Dharm Vijnan | 46 |
| Acharya in Bauddha Darshan | 49 |
| M.A. in History of Art | 50 |
Other categories, rounds, etc., will have different cutoffs.
Admission to most of the BHU UG and PG courses is through CUET score. However, for some courses such as PhD, MFA, etc. the university has a separate admission criteria. Candidates must check the admission requirement for the preferred course before applying for admission.
4.42 years4.42 years4.02 years4.12 years4.62 years- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
BHU M.A.Fees details 2026
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 4 K - 1.26 L | |
₹ 9.75 K - 19 K | |
₹ 2.37 K - 1.2 L | |
₹ 16.12 K - 2.65 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
Commonly asked questions On M.A. Fees
Banaras Hindu University course admissions is entrance-based for most of the programmes. Thus, one-year dropper student can apply for the desired course, however, qualifying the respective entrance is the a must. Apart from this, aspirant should meet the course-specific minimum eligibility requirements as well.
Moreover, the student can be asked to submit an application regarding the reason for drop out. Sometimes even this is not required.
BHU admission process for UG courses has officially closed .Only the candidates who have appeared for CUET UG were eligible to register for this counselling process.
Yes, foreign national students can get admission in the UG and PG courses in BHU. 15% of supernumerary seats in each programme are reserved for foreign nationals. Candidates under the Foreign Students category must register through the Foreign Students' Registry only. Admissions under the foreign students' category will be merit-based. They do not have to appera in CUET exam.
BHU BSc (H) admission is strictly entrance-based. Earlier, admission was through BHU-UET, however, now the students need to take the CUET-UG exam. The shortlisted students have to take part in the counselling round for seat allotment. For more information regarding BHU course admissions, Click Here.
Explore popular similar colleges
Students who showed interest in BHU - M.A. also showed interest in
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
BHU M.A.Admission dates 2026
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
Dec '26-Jan '27 | CUET PG 2027 Application ProcessTentative |
Feb '27-Mar '27 | CUET PG 2027 Admit CardTentative |
2 Mar '27 - 31 Mar '27 | CUET PG 2027 Exam Dates (Tentative) |
Apr '27 | CUET PG 2027 ResultTentative |
BHU MA Cutoff 2024
BHU MA cutoff for the last round based on CUET PG has been released. As per that, MA in Sanskrit emerged as the most competitive specialisation with a closing score of 217 for the General AI category. Tabulated below is the specialisation-wise BHU cutoff for MA courses:
5CUET-PG Last Round score (General-All India)
| Course | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. in Economics | 178 | 113 | 209 |
| M.A. in Political Science | 212 | 199 | 228 |
| M.A. in Sociology | 236 | 177 | 257 |
| M.A. in Psychology | 266 | 253 | 213 |
| M.A. in Psychiatric Social Works (Mental Health) | – / – | – / – | 237 |
Commonly asked questions On Cutoff
Yes, Banaras Hindu University accept CUET score for multiple UG courses, including BA (Hons), BCom (Hons) BSc (Hons), etc. The university is also offering admission to its PG courses based on merit in CUET-PG. Aspirants who meet the eligibility requirements can register on the BHU admission portal for counselling. The admission is done in order of merit based on the normalised score of the CUET (PG) and reservation policy as per the provisions laid down in the BHU PET Information Brochure.
Whether you can get BHU for the BAMS course based on the AYUSH results would depend entirely on the category you belong to. For the General and OBC AI categories, the last round cutoff was 30748 and 32844, respectively. Hence, admissions with a rank of 70K are not possible for these categories.
On the other hand, for the SC AI category, the last round cutoff was 148564. There admissions could be possible with a rank of 70K.
Any caste, region, religion students can apply for admission to various courses at BHU. Any caste student must fulfill the eligibility criteria and take admission. While selection process, students are not judged basis their religion, they are judged based on their merit. Hence, any student meeting the eligibility criteria can get admission in BHU. BHU does not descriminate people on any basis.
BHU cutoff 2026 was released for the 4th round for different All India quota categories for the UG-level courses. The round 4 cutoff ranged from 53 to 145 for the General AI category. Hence, students can get admission at BHU with a score of 145. See below to know which courses are available in the second round.
For a complete list of BHU courses and their cutoff scores for different categories, rounds, etc, click here.
The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject to change and may vary based on category, round, and admission cycle.
BHU M.A.Curriculum
BHU M.A.Seats
BHU M.A.Comparison with similar colleges
Compare M.A. at BHU with other similar colleges
| College | Median Salary | Total Tuition Fees | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| -/- | ₹ 4 K - 1.26 L | -/- | |
| ₹ 7.5 LPA | ₹ 34 K - 1.53 L | -/- | |
| ₹ 8.4 LPA | ₹ 432 | #5 The Week, 2024 | |
| -/- | ₹ 59.15 K | #3 The Week, 2024 | |
| -/- | ₹ 5.96 L | -/- | |
| ₹ 4.8 LPA | ₹ 34.86 K - 40.46 K | -/- |
Compare
BHU M.A.Explore Other Courses
BHU M.A.Students Ratings & Reviews
Placements3.1
Infrastructure4.2
Faculty & Course4.3
Campus Life4.6
Value for Money4.5
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
BHU
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
This comparison depends a lot on the branch and your admission options. BHU has the advantage of being a highly established public institution with a strong academic reputation, so I wouldn't choose LPU automatically if you have a good B.Tech branch at BHU. However, if you're specifically comparing
u
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
While tracking admission deadlines, application counseling schedules, and registration timelines for the B.Sc. Agriculture programme at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) provides a helpful baseline for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative to el
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) only offers B.Com. (Hons.) and does not offer a standard B.Com. (General) program at the undergraduate level.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
No, you cannot get admission at BHU solely on the basis of class 12 marks.
A
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Fresh applications for Class 9 to 12 can be submitted until 21 September 2026. Renewal applications for the same classes close earlier, on 25 August 2026. Dashmottar students have separate deadlines in October 2026.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Content authored by:
BHUTake a look at Campus
Campus Building
Campus Building
Campus Building
BHU News & Updates
Online coursesyou may be interested in
BHUContact Information
Useful Links
Know more about BHU
Explore Courses at similar university
Explore Streams at BHU
- Science
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Engineering
- Medicine & Health Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Nursing
- Teaching & Education
- Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )
- Accounting & Commerce
- IT & Software
- Law
- Hospitality & Travel
- Mass Communication & Media
- Architecture & Planning
- Design
- Beauty & Fitness
- Banking, Finance & Insurance
Which is better, LPU or BHU for B.Tech?